AlphaBEST @ Dr. Ashley B. Glover Elementary - Little Elm
1800 Waterside Dr, Little Elm, TX
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CrossRidge Preschool Academy is a licensed child care center in Little Elm, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 7, 2017, for up to 123 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with part-time care and pre-k.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 years old by September 1st and up |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care and pre-k |
| Approach | Faith-based (CrossRidge Church) |
| More | Founded 2000 |
| Licensed capacity | 123 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
CrossRidge Preschool Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Denton County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The playground/outside area has many holes caused by erosion.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The form 2885 was no updated since 2/21/2023. It was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Iit was noticed that cleaning supplies were easily accessible to the children, but this issue was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Two caregivers were missing training in Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director was missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction;”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The fire inspection was due 05/09/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“A general maintenance checklist for the active play space was not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2023
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director was missing the following trainings: administering medication, management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2023
746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan was missing the following items: How children who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, How your staff will evacuate and relocate with the essential documentation, How your staff will continue to care for thechildren until each child has been released.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2023
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The children's product certificate form was not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One childs files does not have a health statement signed by the physician.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Two staff do not have current training in First aid.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2022
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“Two children's files do not have signatures by the physician verifying the hearing and vision.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2022
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Two staff do not have current training in CPR.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 7, 2017.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
123, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 292-2269 to ask.
(972) 292-2269.
1701 Walker Ln, Little Elm, TX 75068. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST @ Dr. Ashley B. Glover Elementary - Little Elm, 0.3 miles away.